Equine Wet-Blue Hide (Horsehide)
Chrome-tanned horsehide in wet-blue form, hair-free, unsplit, and in wet state, not further prepared for downstream crusting or finishing. Used in equestrian gear and fashion leather. Under HTS 4104.19.50.80 as other wet tanned equine hides.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If crust (retanned and dried)
Equine hides retanned, fat-liquored, and dried prior to further processing are crust.
If raw with hair on
Raw equine hides with hair qualify under raw hides of equine animals.
If made into finished saddlery
Fully manufactured equine leather goods like saddles classify in Chapter 42.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide veterinary certificates confirming equine origin and no disease treatment beyond tanning
• Avoid any drying or stuffing; import in wet-blue to maintain 4104.19 classification
• Test for chrome content to prove tanning process; low chrome risks reclassification as crust
Related Products under HTS 4104.19.50.80
Wet-Blue Bovine Hide (Full Grain)
A full-thickness bovine hide processed through chrome tanning in a wet state, known as wet-blue, without hair on and not further prepared beyond the tanning process. It remains in its blue, wet condition ready for further leather processing. Classified under HTS 4104.19.50.80 as tanned bovine hide in wet state (wet-blue), other.
Wet-Blue Buffalo Hide (Split)
A split layer from water buffalo hide chrome-tanned to wet-blue stage, hair removed, in wet state without further preparation. Commonly used for mid-range upholstery leather production. Fits HTS 4104.19.50.80 for other wet-state tanned bovine (buffalo) hides.
Wet-Blue Cowhide (Heavy Weight)
Heavy-weight cowhide (bovine) chrome-tanned to wet-blue, full substance, hairless, in wet state without splits or further prep. Ideal for heavy-duty upholstery and soles. Classified in HTS 4104.19.50.80 for other wet-blue bovine hides.
Wet-Blue Calfskin (Light Split)
Light split from young bovine calf, chrome-tanned wet-blue, depilated, in wet condition, not further processed. Suited for garment and glove leathers. HTS 4104.19.50.80 covers other wet tanned bovine splits.
Horse Wet-Blue Belly Hide
Belly portion of equine horsehide, chrome wet-blue tanned, hairless wet state, not split or further prepared. Common for lining leathers. HTS 4104.19.50.80 other equine wet hides.
Bovine Wet-Blue Hide (Side Cut)
Side cut from mature bovine hide, wet-blue chrome tanned, depilated, wet, unsplit, no further work. For automotive leather. Under HTS 4104.19.50.80.